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Oregano vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between oregano and roquefort?

  • Oregano has more iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and folate than roquefort.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for iron is 453% higher.
  • Oregano is lower in saturated fat.
  • Roquefort has a higher glycemic index (27) than oregano (5).

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Cheese, roquefort types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1284.6%
Contains more IronIron +6471.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1761.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +532.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +741.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +245.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3346%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.3%
Contains more FatsFats +615.9%
Contains more WaterWater +296.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1083.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.32g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Roquefort
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Roquefort DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 0.56mg 453%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.03mg 216%
Fiber 42.5g 0g 170%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Calcium 1597mg 662mg 94%
Saturated fat 1.551g 19.263g 81%
Sodium 25mg 1809mg 78%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.124mg 71%
Copper 0.633mg 0.034mg 67%
Magnesium 270mg 30mg 57%
Folate 237µg 49µg 47%
Fats 4.28g 30.64g 41%
Phosphorus 148mg 392mg 35%
Potassium 1260mg 91mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Protein 9g 21.54g 25%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.734mg 24%
Vitamin A 85µg 294µg 23%
Carbs 68.92g 2g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 8.474g 19%
Selenium 4.5µg 14.5µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 1.731mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.04mg 11%
Zinc 2.69mg 2.08mg 6%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Calories 265kcal 369kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.586mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 2g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 1.32g 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.602mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Roquefort
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
208%
Oregano
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1784mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
  2. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.